As a mother, watching my three daughters evolve into distinct individuals with unique characters and aspirations has been a remarkable journey. Each one sails their seas, braving the waves of challenges, embracing growth, and steering towards their dreams.
Alycia: The Party Maven: Our eldest, Alycia, has transformed from a once shy, super quiet, and non-sociable girl into a vibrant socialite. Balancing her studies and work, she embraces the party scene with enthusiasm, morphing into a party animal. Thank God she totally can’t drink, not even a mouthful of booz, or she will throw up. As she journeys into adulthood, turning 21 in December this year, maturity has graced her thinking, infusing tact into her interactions. Her determination to work hard and play hard exemplifies the modern woman she is becoming, embodying the essence of balance and responsibility.
Sherilyn: Dance Enthusiast: Middle child Sherilyn, once the preschool and primary school chatterbox, has evolved into a discerning individual when it comes to friendships. She was once jokingly named ‘7-11’ by a relative because of her mouth yakking non-stop. As she matures, she’s now mellowed down and is more of a quiet girl. Immersed in the world of dance, she channels her energy into dance classes, competitions, and video shoots during her free time. She also works part-time at two cafes (one in her uni and one nearer to home), whenever she has an off day from uni. She has to work to pay her dance classes, costumes and makeup. She also attended several barista and coffee art courses, on her own accord and money, to equip herself with an added skill which has now proven to be extremely helpful in the cafes that she works at. Her dedication to her craft is palpable, and every step she takes reflects her commitment to self-expression and personal growth.
Cassandra: Fitness Junkie: The youngest, Cass, navigates the tumultuous seas of teenage hormones with a dash of moodiness. She’s the toughest for me to handle now. However, her heart beats for figure skating, a passion that absorbs all her free time and savings. Beyond the ice rink, she embraces a holistic approach to fitness—running and gym workouts every day, bouldering, hiking, and badminton—a testament to her love for an active lifestyle.
As a mother, my aspirations intertwine with theirs. My deepest wish is for my three daughters to thrive, and to lead lives filled with comfort, good health, and boundless happiness.
As my daughters embark on their journeys, I harbor dreams of my own—to traverse the world. Before I start planning my travels to my dream countries (Norway is one of them!), I made a promise to my girls that I would treat them each to a holiday where I would travel with only one daughter each time to an overseas country. Now, I have to work on making this promise I made to them materialize.
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